Quality Control Lead Transloading

About The Andersons Inc.
The Andersons Inc. is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers helping its employees improve supporting its communities and increasing the value of the company. For more information please visit .

Position Summary

The Transloading Lead Quality Control Technician is responsible for sampling and testing sands and proppants at the Carlsbad NM processing facility while ensuring all products meet or exceed industry specifications. This position oversees adherence to API and ISOstandards and ensures all testing procedures are conducted safely and accurately. It also includes training and guiding Quality Control Technicians on standard operating procedures and maintaining a strong safety culture for personnel and equipment. The Quality Control Lead upholds laboratory standards maintains testing processes and equipment and ensures consistent operational performance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as procurement accounting and human resources is required to support lab operations. The role involves working in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to varying conditions and is supervised by the Office Supervisor and General Manager with additional duties assigned as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the standards of the quality control lab which includes training employees in standard procedures safety polices and company policies

• Maintain processes and equipment and interact with other functional areas such as procurement and accounting to maintain the lab

• Communicate with management and customers. Predict plan and interact with operations to strategically target productions goals that align with quality standards

• Perform additional testing and tasks including: sample gathering analysis of sand/proppants air quality sampling and monitoring data entry and analysis assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to operations equipment maintenance and calibration

• Observe report troubleshoot and correct situations that are likely to develop into operational problems or safety concerns

• Participate in daily safety briefings and complete thorough shift changeovers

• Maintain work area in a clean orderly condition

What is Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience

• Completes a variety of atypical assignments

• Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments

• Works with a limited degree of supervision

• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity

• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments

• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required Associates Degree preferred

• 3-5 years relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Ability to work inside and outside in environmental conditions and may include extremes in temperatures

• Must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time

• Exposure to dust chemicals hazardous materials etc.

Benefits

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off including Accrued Vacation Floating Holidays Sick Time and more

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance plans

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance coverage

This job description is intended to give you a general understanding of the role and the type of work involved but it may not include every responsibility or requirement. Employment with The Andersons Inc. is at will which means both you and the Company can end the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice consistent with applicable law nothing in this description should be viewed as a contract.

Disclaimer:

The Andersons Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law including race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or disability.

We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug alcohol and/or medical testing depending on the role.

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